OpenClaw Founder Peter Steinberger Officially Joins OpenAI

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OpenClaw Founder Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI

OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger has officially joined OpenAI, marking a notable collaboration between open-source innovation and one of the world’s leading AI research organizations.

According to Steinberger’s announcement titled “OpenClaw, OpenAI and the Future,” his new role focuses on advancing AI agents to make them accessible and secure for all users.

Steinberger, widely known for blending creativity with engineering efficiency, revealed that OpenClaw, his fast-growing open-source project, will transition into a foundation.

This move ensures that the project remains independent, community-driven, and continues its mission to give users control over their data.

OpenAI, which already sponsors the project, will support this transition while allowing Steinberger to pursue his broader vision for human–AI collaboration.

Sam Altman announced on X that Peter Steinberger, a genius with innovative ideas on smart agents collaborating for user benefit, is joining OpenAI to lead next-generation personal agents, which are set to become core products. He added that OpenClaw will continue as an open-source project within a foundation backed by OpenAI, underscoring the importance of a multi-agent future and open-source development.

Over the past few months, OpenClaw has become one of the most discussed projects in the open-source AI sector.

Widely recognized for its experimentation with agentic systems, intelligent agents capable of automating complex digital workflows.

Steinberger’s playful branding of the “lobster taking over the world” drew attention from developers, researchers, and investors alike, all eager to understand how an independent project could evolve into a global movement.

By joining OpenAI, Steinberger aims to leverage advanced research tools, access to cutting-edge models, and collaboration with global experts to scale the concept of personal AI agents.

He emphasized that his focus is not on building another large company but on creating technology that is safe, useful, and accessible even to non-technical users.

The partnership represents a strategic alignment of shared goals, open collaboration, responsible innovation, and user empowerment.

OpenAI’s resources and ecosystem can accelerate OpenClaw’s growth while preserving its principles.

As Steinberger stated OpenClaw’s future as a foundation will continue to serve “thinkers, hackers, and people who want a way to own their data.”

With this move, the boundaries between independent open-source projects and large AI research labs appear to be narrowing, signaling a new model of AI development where openness and innovation coexist.

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